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Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 — Compared
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Tests 85 · 33 tests Owners 83 · 21,502 reviews
“CrossClimate2 in. Alenza Run Flats out. Swapped the Alenza run flats for CrossClimate2 all-weather tires. Sharper handling. Better ride comfort. Very quiet after an initial break-in period. Just make sure the tire pressure is as recommended on the door sill sticker, shop techs don’t always check. I’m an early adopter of CC2 tires, been using them on my old Jeep since 2022, super durable and perfect for inclement weather, still had some tread remaining at the 60k-mile warranty mark.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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Dry
No comparison92Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 97 Reviews found online – 85 -
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Wet
No comparison82Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 80 Reviews found online – 86 -
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Snow
No comparison86Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 93 Reviews found online – 77 -
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Comfort
No comparison76Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online – 84 -
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Noise
No comparison80Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online – 81 -
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Treadwear
No comparison80Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Professional tests (TWG score) – 79 Reviews found online – 82 -
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Handling
No comparison80Why this score
Source Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP CrossClimate 2 Reviews found online – 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 83 |
| Dry | – | 92 |
| Wet | – | 82 |
| Snow | – | 86 |
| Comfort | – | 76 |
| Noise | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | – | 80 |
| Handling | – | 80 |
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Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
CrossClimate 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B CrossClimate 2
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in snow, slush, and winter conditions
- Superior wet weather performance and resistance to hydroplaning
- Quiet, comfortable ride quality that often improves upon OEM tires
Cons
- Higher initial purchase price compared to competitors
- Some users report a noticeable drop in fuel economy or EV range
- Occasional complaints regarding increased road noise or a firmer, stiffer ride
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Community opinion on the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is overwhelmingly positive, with drivers frequently praising its exceptional wet-weather grip, impressive winter and snow performance, and comfortable ride quality. While a minority of users report mixed experiences regarding road noise, potential MPG/efficiency drops, or limited benefits in mild climates without snow, the vast majority consider it a gold-standard all-weather tire.
“Review of Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires. I recently purchased Michelin CrossClimate 2 tires for my wife’s 2018 CRV EX-L FWD and I have to say they are pretty stellar. Thus far we have put at least 2000 miles on them to include a 14 hour road trip. Excellent traction on wet roads and far superior to the Goodyear Assurance we had before. We have driven through a couple significant downpours and these tires have confidence on wet roads. As for the alleged noise complaints, I think they’re very quiet compared to the old tires. Rolling resistance/ MPG; no changes and I would have happily sacrificed a couple MPG for good traction in FWD vehicle. As for snow, I can’t say and we live in Texas anyway. Price; I spent about $1000 total for four tires and installs at Costco. That was with tax. Overall, I highly recommend these tires thus far.”
“PSA: Michelin CrossClimate 2 - They make noise. Recently purchased Michelin Cross Climate 2s for my MachE from Costco. I received a fairly decent price (1,000 for 4) vs local competitors (1,400 for 4). I've seen a lot of people say how great they are, and I thought I'd give them a shot. They look nice. They definitely give it a more 'off-road' look. They also come with a 65,000 mile warranty which they said applied to EVs as well, which is nice as well. They feel great driving. I appreciate their excellent traction and feel secure on turns. I haven't been able to test them on snow yet, but they perform well on wet roads. That being said. They definitely make noise. They make a little at lower, city speeds (~35 mph). They also make a really weird noise at highway speeds (~70 mph+). Neither is so loud or annoying that a little radio can't cover up the sound. Overall, I am very pleased with the tire and the price I received. However, be warned, they do make noise. EDIT: I originally posted this is the Ford Mustang MachE forum and forgot to say that I put them on my MachE. The MachE, being an EV, may be why the noise is more noticeable for me versus others. Read more”
“Michelin CrossClimate 2 after 31.000 kilometers I have those Michelin CrossClimate 2 (EU version, made in Spain) for 26 months now and 31.000 kilometers on a heavy Mercedes EQE, the rears are still good but the front tyres are starting to give up on the shoulders. Usual tyre pressure is 2.8 bars, there is still some good tread left on the middle of the tyre. Steering feeling on the snow is also not as good as it used to be. Overall very happy with those tyres, I’ll have to decide between the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the CrossClimate 3 Sport (sadly the 3 isn’t available in 255/45 R19) to replace them this year. We have the Pirelli Scorpion SF3 on our second car. Given the car and my usage, I give priority to snow braking, rolling resistance, silence and longevity. I lost a bit of range, comfort and steering engagement when I swapped the factory Bridgestone Turanza T005 for the CrossClimate 2, but in general nothing to call-out.”
Based on 404 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP | B · Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
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| Category | Ultra High Performance All Season tire | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 640 B A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ ZP
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Only Michelin CrossClimate 2 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.